Gold Cloud Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes)
A golden colour variant of the hardy White Cloud Mountain Minnow, the Gold Cloud is a small, peaceful, and active schooling fish. Tolerant of cooler temperatures, it's perfect for unheated tanks, nano setups, and indoor bowls with a filter.
Care at a Glance:
- Minimum Tank Size: 40L with plants and gentle flow
- Temperature: 18–24°C (tolerates cooler water)
- pH Range: 6.5–8.0
- Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
- Temperament: Peaceful, schooling, surface-dwelling
- Diet: Micro-pellets, flakes, frozen daphnia and brine shrimp
- Max Size: 3–4cm
- Lifespan: 3–5 years
- Care Level: Easy
Tank Mates: Peaceful small community fish such as other white clouds, small rasboras, and shrimp; keep in groups of 6+.
Origin: Captive-bred colour variant (wild ancestors from China)